Medical tourism is a booming, $100 billion industry, and it's only becoming more popular as technology improves and more countries look to cash in on the trend.
But medical tourism is not without risks, and anyone considering going abroad for a procedure should do his research ahead of time. To help medical tourists make smart decisions, the Medical Travel Quality Alliance, an organization that promotes safety and quality for medical tourists, releases an annual list of the best hospitals for medical tourism.
This year, Malaysia's Prince Court Medical Center was crowned number one. The hospital is high-tech, and even has a specific manager to help make the journey and procedure as seamless as possible for international patients.
Overall, Asian hospitals dominated the list by offering more and higher quality medical procedures than other medical destinations.
Keep reading to see the best hospitals on the planet for medical tourism, and the sights you should see after your surgery.
#10 The Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai, India has one of the lowest surgical mortality rates in the world. Recovering patients can also journey to the nearby (and gorgeous) Juhu Beach to unwind.
Source: Medical Travel Quality Alliance
#9 Singapore's Gleneagles Hospital is the flagship of the Parkway Hospital Group, known for its exceptional private care. It's also just 20 minutes away from the Marina Bay Hotel where you can relax in the luxurious infinity pool that overlooks the city.
Source: Medical Travel Quality Alliance
#8 The flagship of the largest private hospital chain in Thailand, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center lists qualified medical travel companies on its website and operates a network of representatives. Architecture lovers can also meander over to the Grand Palace Phra Nakhon in Thailand to see the sights.
Source: Medical Travel Quality Alliance
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